Business Licenses

The SC General Assembly passed Act 176, SC Business Licenses Tax Standardization Act, to streamline the business license process by creating the same process for taxing jurisdictions across the state. As of January 1, 2022, all municipalities in South Carolina that levy business license tax must comply with the law.

Every person engaged or intending to engage in any calling, business, occupation, or profession referenced in whole or in part within the limits of the town is required to pay an annual business license fee based on gross income. Business licenses are valid for one calendar year beginning May 1 expiring April 30.  Renewals received after April 30 are considered delinquent and subject to a late fee of 5% per month. A new business shall be required to have a business license before operating within the Town.

Customers can come to the Municipal Center located at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Kiawah Island, SC 29455, call 843-768-9166, or email Business License for assistance. Business License applications and renewals are accepted online or in person. To apply for a license, visit our online services portal. For instructions on using the portal, click here.

See the links below for more information. 

Business License Rates
State Business License Renewal Center
SC Standardized Business License Paper Application
NAICS Code and Class Schedule
Business License Ordinance

Violations

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